Talha Mehmood – ACA, FCCA, BSc (Hons)

Islamabad, Pakistan  +92-332-5000660  talhamehmood101992@gmail.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mian-muhammad-talha-mehmood-75274789/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven Chartered Accountant with in-depth experience in financial analysis, reporting and internal
controls. Proficient in advanced data analytics tools - Microsoft Power BI and Excel. Approachable man
manager who collaborates effectively with teams and clients to produce results. Familiar with aviation, real
estate, power, manufacturing, hospitality, oil & gas, telecom, and development industries.

KEY SKILLS
Team management and development. Excellent analytical skills.
Able to communicate effectively at all levels. Strong relationship builder.
Good knowledge of multiple business sectors. Adept at using advanced data analytics.

ACHIEVEMENT
 Highlighted refundable sale tax recorded as part of aircraft asset and successfully recovered Rs 347
million, resulting in significant cost savings.
 Advised and implemented a new pricing strategy from cost-plus markup to competition-based pricing,
resulting in a 12.5% increase in student count from 12,000 to 13,500.
 Optimised product life cycle using BCG matrix and implemented efficient procedures, resulting in
improved production efficiencies, and streamlined cash flow for the organisation.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
SPARS GROUP Jan 2022-Apr 2024
Group Manager, Finance & Control / Deputy Manager Finance & Control

Reporting to Group CFO and Group CEO, responsible for monitoring and assessment of the business
performance of 7 subsidiaries in aviation, telecommunications, manufacturing, IT, construction, real estate,
and engineering sectors (total of more than Rs. 22 billion revenue) through the utilisation of state-of-the-art
techniques in Microsoft Excel, Power Query, and Power BI:
 Streamlined monthly reports with advanced Excel and Power BI, providing accurate information for
better decision-making and improved business outcomes.
 Actively involved in pre and post audits of subsidiary companies to identify control deficiencies,
including bank reconciliation issues, quotation issues, non-compliance with tax laws, and more.
 Verified interim bill payments by comparing the Bill of quantity (BOQ) with the actual quantity
consumed. In several instances, I found that the actual quantity consumed was greater than the BOQ.
 Supervised team of 10-15 professionals, providing guidance and training on IFRS and Microsoft Excel.
 Effectively managed group cash flows by implementing cash budgeting techniques and reducing
finance costs by disbursing surplus cash flow from one company to another.
 Conducted extensive research and collaborated closely with senior leaders to develop data-driven
financial plans for the achievement of financial and non-financial goals.
 Preparation and analysis of feasibility studies (financial models) for prospective investments.

Pak Turk Maarif International April 2019-Dec 2021

Billing Collection Chief / Departmental Head / Billing & Collection Specialist

Critically analysing and automating the receivable, and collection report along with profit and loss, including
API integration with lead bank accompanied by ERP implementation. Implemented new pricing strategy,
IFRS-15 and 16, devise live database and interactive reports for executive management with the help of:
 A team of 35 professionals, to cleanse and refined data of over 13,000 students, resulting in a more
accurate and complete dataset that drove better decision-making.
 Explored predictions, trends, and patterns using financial modelling to assess the feasibility of new
campuses and provided valuable insights to inform decision-making, leading to successful expansion
and growth objectives.
 Employed interactive AI tools such as Decomposition Tree and Key Influencers to identify abnormal
variations in profit and loss, and receivables report by month.
ZUBAIR FEEDS PVT LTD / SB POULTRY April 2018-March 2019
Manager, Internal Audit / Departmental Head / Assistant Manager Internal Audit

Identifying risk areas and gaps and developing an internal audit plan based on risk profiles and risk
assessment matrices of various financial and operational functions of the organisation.
 Developed and implemented policies and procedures to maintain an effective internal control
environment. Through proactive monitoring, I minimised the risk of fraud, errors, and non-compliance.
 Efficiently supervised multiple engagements in a time-sensitive environment. This involved overseeing
project timelines, managing stakeholder expectations, and providing guidance and support to team
members to ensure successful completion of all deliverables.
 Maintained integrity of financial statements while minimising risk by issuing tailored management
reports. Employed a proactive approach to identify potential issues and provided actionable insights to
support informed decision-making.

KPMG ISLAMABAD July 2014-March 2018

Supervisory Senior / Audit Senior
Power, Oil & Gas, Telecom, Manufacturing, Construction, Hospitality, Real Estate and Development sectors

 Obtaining a thorough understanding of the client's business, control process, and environment for the
identification of risks and gaps.
 Preparing/reviewing audit documentation using KPMG's auditing software (Clara and eAudit).
 Managing a team of more than 25 professionals by actively developing, training, and coaching,
reviewing the work of junior staff, and implementing alternative audit procedures.
 Drafting final deliverables such as management letter, financial statements, and audit report in
compliance with ISAs, assisting the partner in drafting audit opinions.
 Assisting partner in drafting appropriate engagement letters in accordance with project requirements
and monitoring engagement budget/profitability, including billings/collections.
 Liaising with clients and building relationships, providing valuable insights to the company's Audit
Committee, Board of Directors, and Shareholders at the AGM.
 Experienced in multiple IFRS transition assignments, including transitioning from IFRS for SMEs to full
IFRS, and first-time implementation of IFRS from GAAP.

RIAZ AHMAD & CO (Nexia International) March 2014-June 2014

Audit Intern
Assisting in forensic audits of Bahria Town and DHA Islamabad.

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

ACA (ranked in top 5 globally in final exam) 2022
FCCA/ACCA 2013
BSc (Hons) Applied Accounting, Oxford Brookes University 2018

Ethics/Professionalism module “ACCA” Data Analytics (Google)

People Management (Al Midrar) Auditing Estimates – KPMG
Corporate Finance, University of Pennsylvania Data Visualisation with Advanced Excel, PWC

REFERANCE
Reference will be furnished on demand.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pakistan Welfare Trust – assisted with accounting and internal audit voluntarily.
YouTube and Facebook page with more than 200,000 views on a video.
Referee for local under 19s football team since 2021.
Leisure interests include football, hiking, fitness training, video gaming.